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Mak

MMak is the founder and editor of Bang Sport Daily. Based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, he has followed world sport for years and reviews every story before it is published.

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Mauricio Pochettino, Manchester United's new head coach
Football

Manchester United Appoint Mauricio Pochettino After Sacking Michael Carrick

The former Tottenham and Chelsea manager signs until 2029 and starts on 18 November, after finishing his duties with the United States.

Jessica Pegula
Tennis

Pegula Saves Match Point to Beat Noskova and Reach WTA Finals Last Four

American veteran overcomes a match point in a fluctuating contest to knock out Coco Gauff and set up a semi-final clash with Mirra Andreeva.

Pleiku Stadium
Football

Substitute Bao Long Sends Vietnam U23 Past Singapore and to the Brink of the VTV Cup Title

Vietnam won 1-0 in Pleiku for a second straight win and need only a draw against Qatar on Saturday to lift the trophy.

Alexander Ovechkin
Ice hockey

Ovechkin's Goal Drought Reaches 12 Games as Devils Beat Capitals 5-2

In his announced final season, the NHL's all-time leading goalscorer has one goal in 17 games, close to the longest drought of his career.

France coach Zinedine Zidane, beaten for the first time in charge
Football

Pio Esposito Double Helps Italy Beat France 3-1 and Hand Zidane His First Defeat

Italy came from behind at San Siro to go top of Nations League Group A1 on head-to-head, with one round of group matches left.

Pierre Sage, dismissed by Crystal Palace after 16 matches
Football

Crystal Palace Sack Pierre Sage After 16 Matches

The Premier League club sit bottom of the table and are in advanced talks with Thomas Frank.

Mirra Andreeva
Tennis

Andreeva Wins 11 Games in a Row to Beat Sabalenka and Reach the WTA Finals Semi-Finals

The 19-year-old won 6-4, 6-0 in Indian Wells to top Group 2 on her debut, becoming the first Russian to advance from the group stage since Svetlana Kuznetsova in 2016.

Kuala Lumpur Football Stadium, venue of the Group E qualifiers
Football

Gangte Hat-Trick Gives India U17 a 4-2 Comeback Win Over Singapore in Asian Cup Qualifying

The captain scored three times in Kuala Lumpur as India came from behind to open their Group E campaign for the 2027 AFC U17 Asian Cup.

Nail Umyarov
Football

Aleksandr Golovin and Nail Umyarov Sidelined for Russia’s November Fixtures

Head coach Valery Karpin confirms injury concerns as the national team prepares for upcoming friendly matches in Tashkent.

William "Pudge" Heffelfinger, Yale guard and the first known professional football player
On this day

The $500 Gamble: How Pudge Heffelfinger Became Football’s First Professional

On November 12, 1892, a secret transaction in Pennsylvania forever altered the landscape of American sport.

Kerstin Casparij
Football

Aoba Fujino Double Sparks Manchester City Comeback in Monza for First European Win

Andrée Jeglertz's side overturn an early deficit against Inter to secure a 4-1 victory in the Women's Champions League while resting key starters.

Mauricio Pochettino
Football

Manchester United Pursue Mauricio Pochettino as Michael Carrick Faces Dismissal

Club executives recommend a managerial change with United sitting 18th in the Premier League table.

Linda Nosková
Tennis

Linda Noskova Beats Coco Gauff to Become First Semi-Finalist at the WTA Finals

The Wimbledon champion won 6-3, 6-3 in Indian Wells for her second win in two matches on her debut at the season-ending event.

Yas Marina Circuit
Motorsport

Formula 1 confirms Middle East season finale as Imola standby plan ends

F1 proceeds with Qatar and Abu Dhabi rounds after standing down Italian circuit, while maintaining that safety remains the ultimate priority.

Daniil Smirnov
Olympic sports

Russian Gymnast Daniil Smirnov Claims Gold at Youth Olympic Games

The young all-around champion maintained complete composure under international pressure, drawing high praise from Olympic gold medalist Nikita Nagornyy.

Lausanne
On this day

A Turning Point for Fair Play: The Birth of the World Anti-Doping Agency in Lausanne

Established on November 10, 1999, the international body united governments and the Olympic movement to safeguard the integrity of sport.

Southeast Asia's 2026 champions: Vietnam retained the ASEAN Championship in August and Indonesia won the first FIFA ASEAN Cup in October. Left: Vietnam celebrate their 2024 ASEAN Championship title. Right: Indonesia's squad after beating China in 2026 World Cup qualifying, June 2025
Football

Southeast Asian Football's Last Decade: What Drove the Risers, What Holds the Rest Back

Data on 11 national teams, seven leagues and their clubs shows why Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia moved ahead, where Singapore and Malaysia stand, and the pain points every country, including Cambodia, must solve.

Maria Sharapova
Athlete story

Maria Sharapova: From a Cold Start to Tennis Immortality

Tracing the remarkable journey of the Russian icon who conquered Wimbledon as a teenager, claimed the career Grand Slam, and left a lasting imprint on the sport.

The National Stadium in Kallang, Singapore, venue of Brazil's matches against Japan and Singapore
Football

Brazil Arrive in Singapore to Face Japan and the Lions in Their Last Matches of 2026

Carlo Ancelotti's young squad plays two friendlies at the National Stadium in The Kallang Football Series, starting with a World Cup rematch against Japan on 14 November.

Sorn Seavmey
Athlete story

Sorn Seavmey and the kicks that put Cambodian taekwondo on the map

From a quiet childhood in Phnom Penh to historic gold at the Incheon Asian Games, the pioneering taekwondo champion changed the landscape of sport in her homeland.

Roland Garros in Paris, where Li Na won Asia's first Grand Slam singles title in 2011
Athlete story

The Rebel Who Remade Asian Tennis: The Defining Journey of Li Na

From personal grief in Wuhan to Grand Slam triumphs in Paris and Melbourne, China's pioneering champion carved her own path to history.

Usain Bolt
Athlete story

From the Red Hills of Sherwood Content to the Pinnacle of World Athletics: The Life of Usain Bolt

Tracing the journey of the Jamaican sprinter who redefined human speed, overcame early physical hurdles, and left an indelible mark on global sport.

Jessica Pegula
Tennis

WTA Silences Practice Court Audio After Pegula Hot-Mic Controversy

Tour chair Valerie Camillo issues apology to world No. 5 following unintended livestream of remarks about Mirra Andreeva

Stacey Waaka
Football

New Zealand Shut Out Samoa to Reach Women’s Rugby League World Cup Final

Stacey Waaka scores a hat-trick as the Kiwi Ferns claim a 32-0 semi-final win in Newcastle to book their place in the decider.

Fabián Ruiz
Football

Four Goals in 17 Minutes: PSG Crush Villarreal 6-0 as the Champions League Favourites Pull Clear

Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid are the only teams with four wins from four. Arsenal, Como and Barcelona are the closest chasers.

Football

Ma Xiaoxu Makes History Again: How China's U-17 Women Reached a First World Cup Quarter-Final

FIFA has praised the former Golden Ball winner after her first year as head coach, which included wins over the United States and France and an 87th-minute heartbreak against Brazil.

Dirk Kuyt
Football

Kuyt's 'Miracle': Fenerbahçe Come From Behind Twice to Beat Liverpool 3-2

In only his second week as interim coach, the former Liverpool forward Dirk Kuyt watched Vedat Muriqi head the winner against his old club in Istanbul.

Anastasios Douvikas
Football

Lens 1-9 Como: Champions League Debutants Equal the Biggest Win in the Competition's History

In their first Champions League season, Como scored nine away from home, with a Tasos Douvikas hat-trick and two assists from Nico Paz, and moved up to fourth in the table.

Morodok Techo National Stadium
Football

Cambodia's Clubs Are Turning Heads in Asia: Phnom Penh Crown and Svay Rieng in the AFC Champions League Two

Four matchdays in, both Cambodian sides sit in qualifying places, with wins in Korea and Singapore and a draw against Shanghai Shenhua along the way.

Cristiano Ronaldo
Football

Cristiano Ronaldo Retires from Portugal: The Long Walk in the Number 7 Shirt Reaches Its End

After 23 years, 146 goals, and a European crown, the 41-year-old steps away from international duty to close a transformative chapter.